Grant Guidelines as of January 1, 2006

Grant Criteria:

Grant Purpose: To improve the quality of life for the citizens of Hannibal, Missouri.

Grant preferences:

• Any 501(c)(3) organization whose application benefits the citizens of Hannibal, Missouri.

• Unique program that other organizations are not providing. Organization has a financial need. Program directed toward Hannibal's youth or to the promotion of Hannibal's economic well-being and overall quality of life.

• Requsts for funds to be used within 12 months of receipt.

Grant limitations:

• Unable to fund major capital improvements or sustain the organization.

• Programs that overlap with other local non-profit organizations will be given a lower priority.

The Foundation recognizes that significant programs require time to demonstrate their value; therefore, it is willing to consider proposals covering multiple years of support. Like most Foundations, the Riedel Private Foundation is unwilling to assume responsibility for the long-term support of any organization or activity.

The Wealth Management Committee will review grants on a quarterly basis. Applications recommended for approval may not be reviewed at the first meeting following receipt. All inquiries and proposals are reported to the Committee, including those that are initially declined.

Grant applications should be submitted by the last day of January, April, July and October. The Wealth Management Committee of F&M Bank and Trust Company meets quarterly, February, May, August and November to review and consider grant requests.

All applicants will be informed of the results of their application by trust staff. If approved a grant letter and a grant agreement will be sent with the distribution. As required by the grant agreement, organizations must follow-up with the foundation by submitting a full report.

The Riedel Foundation welcomes the opportunity to be apart of promotional items that state the foundation has funded an event, program, or organization. The foundation is community oriented and desires to have a community presence as often as possible. Please inform trust staff of any activities that they can be a part of to witness what the organizations are doing to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Hannibal. This helps trust staff to understand better what the needs of Hannibal are and the direction its organizations are heading.

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